Mechanical Designer
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
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About the company:
We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, check out our open positions.
We are building something never done before.
You have an exciting opportunity ahead of you. This is your chance to join us in our mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with clean, reliable, and abundant energy for everyone. It’s our hope you will join us in the journey ahead.
Our mission is courageous, and we’re looking for brilliant people who want to make a positive impact on the world. As a Helion team member, you will shape the future. You will build things that have never been built to help stop carbon emissions, promote energy independence, and end energy poverty.
We move fast, prioritize what matters, and iterate quickly so we can accelerate everything we do. At Helion, we grow and learn together while working with never-before-seen technology. As part of the team, you will work with the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and technicians to build a world-changing fusion machine.
Now is a great time to join Helion. Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean energy from fusion a reality.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a CAD Designer on our Engineering team, you will work directly with our Engineers to develop and create 3D models and technical drawings for our products. This Engineer will heavily influence designs and guide the team to standardized approaches in modeling, drafting, and assembling structures. The Mechanical Designer role reports directly to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.
You Will:
- Design high-quality 3D models using CAD software, such as NX or SolidWorks
- Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for production
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure design and production feasibility
- Maintain and organize upper-level assemblies for our next generation fusion machine, Polaris
- Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to optimize design and production
Required Skills:
- Expert proficiency in CAD software, such as NX, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD, with a demonstrated ability to create complex models and drawings
- Significant experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software systems, and proven experience managing high level BOMs (bill of materials) through various phases of the development cycle
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a track record of producing high quality work
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with product design and development, particularly in the energy, aerospace, or manufacturing industries
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, with a focus on optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Advanced familiarity with GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) standards, with a demonstrated ability to apply these standards to complex designs
- Understanding of Mechanical and Structural fundamentals, with a proven ability to use hand-calcs and tolerance stack-ups to validate designs
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or 5+ years of industry experience in CAD software and assembly management
Per Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act the range for this position is $80k-$140k. Actual salary is based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.
About Helion
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest plasma accelerator prototype to make our vision a reality.
We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, join our team.
Who We Are
We are a team of engineers, scientists, and makers, and we are on a mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant. We believe fusion energy can truly change the world. It will solve climate change on a global scale and ensure energy independence while making electricity more affordable than ever before. Ultimately, we are striving to make the world a better place for everyone.
Our Core Values
We live by a set of five core values that guide everything we do. We challenge one another to uphold these values to create a mission-driven and values-oriented culture:
Get things done - Build stuff that works - Be extraordinary - Have courage - Character
Click here to learn more about life at Helion.
Benefits:
- 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for all employees
- 13 Holidays
- 10 days of Sick Time
- 3% employer 401K contribution matching
- Generous share options scheme
- Parental Leave
- $35/month market subsidy for fresh snacks/lunches
- Monthly sponsored lunches with the organization
- Monthly sponsored events with your team
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short/Long Term Disability
Helion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer:
NOTE: Women and minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they fit the description in totality. We believe in hiring individuals. If you do not check all of the boxes, we still encourage you to apply. If this job isn't a fit, we have many other openings that may be one.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This position is subject to a background check related to its duties and responsibilities.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations or request more information: [email protected].
**Please note that we require all visitors to be up to date on their COVID vaccination or wear a mask for the duration of their stay.**
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